US Bridges

190th Street over Silver Creek West

Fair

Clinton County, Iowa · 082E32201 · Structure no. 000000000123540

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190th Street over Silver Creek West is a concrete continuous slab carrying 190th Street over Silver Creek West in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries190th Street
CrossesSilver Creek West
Location082E32201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.90194, -90.60047
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 190th Street over Silver Creek West built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 190th Street over Silver Creek West in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does 190th Street over Silver Creek West carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 190th Street over Silver Creek West?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 190th Street over Silver Creek West?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.